Ohio Supreme Court

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that local governments cannot fast-track new data centers without providing specific reasons for the emergency declaration. This decision allows an Ashville referendum, which seeks to overturn a village council's approval of a local data center project and natural gas plant, to move forward to the ballot. The ruling stated that the village resolution did not sufficiently explain why waiting 30 days would unnecessarily delay the project.

Ohio teacher unions endorse Republican candidates at twice the national rate, Ohio faces toxic wastewater issues from fracking, Pike County residents oppose new nuclear jobs due to health concerns, and the Ohio Supreme Court considers a data center case affecting local autonomy.

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner filed a federal lawsuit challenging a 2021 state law that requires partisan labels on judicial election ballots, arguing it conflicts with judicial independence. She emphasizes the November election as a critical test for democracy and the rule of law.

Colleen O’Donnell, a Republican challenger, is vying to unseat Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner, emphasizing her background as an immigration judge and adherence to 'originalism.' The Ohio Supreme Court has seen increased partisanship since 2022, with Republicans holding a 6-1 majority. Brunner has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the politicization of the court.

David Lynch, former Pembroke Park Town Manager, was charged with a felony after Florida Department of Law Enforcement discovered a recording device on his office telephone. The device allegedly recorded private conversations with senior town officials, leading to his termination and an ongoing investigation.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a crime victim cannot file a delayed appeal for restitution, despite legal confusion caused by the implementation of Marsy’s Law, a constitutional amendment granting victims appeal rights. The case involved a Cuyahoga County woman seeking compensation after a 2017 break-in, but the court held that delayed appeals are not available to victims, even when legislative clarity was lacking.

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss a case involving a denied solar project permit, arguing the project's grid interconnection agreement expired. Solar advocates claim the OPSB missed deadlines, leading to the expiration, and warn the dismissal would create uncertainty for renewable energy development in Ohio.

The Ohio Power Siting Board has requested the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss a high-stakes solar case, which was expected to deliver a landmark ruling on renewable energy development. The case involves Vesper Energy, whose permit was denied by the board in December 2022.

Ohio's public education funding has declined from 47% to 32% since 1997, forcing local taxpayers to cover gaps. President Trump earned at least $2.2 billion in his first year in office, including $1.4 billion from family cryptocurrency ventures. The U.S. Supreme Court decided more cases via secret ballot than in open court during its most recent term.

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a utility commission decision allowing a fee to bailout coal plants, despite challenges claiming it led to $115 million in overcharges. The fee originated from Ohio House Bill 6, later repealed in 2025, and was tied to a bribery scandal. The court ruled the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's (PUCO) cost determinations were justified.

Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court was rejected, upholding a lower court's dismissal of her postconviction petition due to a one-day filing delay. The case gained renewed attention after Netflix's series 'The Crash,' with Shirilla's defense arguing her trial attorneys failed to investigate her potential Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as a factor in the 2022 fatal crash.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill regulating submetering companies that resell electricity to multi-unit complexes. The legislation aimed to provide consumer protections but faced criticism over unexplained fees and limited consumer choice. DeWine argued the submetering model is 'fundamentally flawed' and rejected the bill’s compromise approach to oversight.

The Ohio Supreme Court declined to review Mackenzie Shirilla’s post-conviction appeals, citing a late filing and lack of jurisdiction. Shirilla was convicted in 2023 of murdering her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan, with evidence suggesting an intentional crash.

The Ohio Supreme Court declined to review Mackenzie Shirilla’s case, where she was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years for a crash that killed two men. Shirilla’s legal team argues a leap year calendar error caused them to miss a deadline to file a post-conviction challenge, while prosecutors maintain confidence in her conviction.

Mackenzie Shirilla was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years for a 2023 crash that killed her boyfriend and a friend. Her lawyers argue a missed deadline for a post-conviction challenge, caused by a leap year miscalculation, requires review by the Ohio Supreme Court, which has not yet decided whether to hear the case.

Ohio Democrats urge Gov. Mike DeWine to veto House Bill 173, which regulates submetering companies. Critics argue the bill fails to sufficiently protect tenants from inflated rates and poor service, while supporters claim it establishes necessary policy. The bill caps submetering charges at 3% below typical utility rates and aligns some requirements with utility standards, but conflicts with a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling.

The article highlights the Supreme Court's pending decision on Haitians' humanitarian status in the U.S., Ohio lawmakers rolling back safeguards for renters' electric bills, and a stalled legislative effort to regulate data centers due to a $1.6B tax break dispute. Haitian immigrants in Ohio face uncertainty as legal status decisions loom, while policy changes impact renters and data center regulations.

Ohio legislators approved a nearly billion-dollar payment after the Ohio Supreme Court determined the state used an incorrect formula to calculate reimbursements for nursing homes.

The Ohio Supreme Court is deciding whether cities can ban flavored tobacco products under the state's home rule amendment, with Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo among the 21 cities challenging a state law that overrides local bans. The ruling could determine the extent of municipal authority to regulate issues like tobacco sales without conflicting with state laws.

Ohio lawmakers approved an $875 million payment package to address underpayments to nursing homes after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the state used an incorrect Medicaid reimbursement formula. The funding includes $310 million from the state and $565 million in federal funds to resolve disputes dating back to the 2024-25 budget cycle.

The Ohio Supreme Court, which is Republican-dominated, halted discovery proceedings in a case requiring public records and a deposition of former Ohio Attorney General David Yost. The decision is criticized as undermining Ohio's public records laws, which were historically bipartisan, and enabling secrecy in government aligned with MAGA Republicanism.

The Ohio Supreme Court blocked a permit for the state’s largest solar installation, the 800-megawatt Oak Run Solar Project, reversing part of the state siting board’s prior approval but leaving a potential pathway for completion. The decision highlights ongoing challenges for renewable energy projects in Ohio.

Ohio public schools face financial stress with over 120 projected to have negative cash balances by 2029. Ohio’s data centers are increasing lobbying and PR efforts amid political scrutiny, with Google and Meta leading the charge. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that individuals convicted of domestic violence can petition to restore gun rights.

Ohio public school teachers unions advocate for increased funding amid budget cuts and lawsuits over private school vouchers. The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a public records ruling against Attorney General Dave Yost. County auditors urge lawmakers to pause new property tax reforms due to implementation challenges.

Mackenzie Shirilla, a 21-year-old Ohio woman serving two 15-years-to-life sentences for a 2022 crash that killed her boyfriend and another man, is seeking an appeal as newly released texts and jail calls resurface. Netflix's documentary 'The Crash' has reignited public interest in her case, which involves claims of intentional violence and medical evidence of blackouts.

The article discusses potential Medicaid changes due to fraud allegations, Ohio cities implementing short-term rental regulations, Cleveland's opposition to hyperscale data centers, a legal review of a solar project on Bill Gates' land, and a Justice Department investigation into E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit against Trump.

Mackenzie Shirilla, a convicted 'hell on wheels' killer, is appealing to the Ohio Supreme Court, claiming unexamined medical evidence suggests a pre-existing condition may have caused her to black out during a fatal crash.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has paused a data center tax break that cost $1.6 billion in 2025. The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a permit for a 6,000-acre solar project in Madison County, marking a significant setback for the development.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a Madison County solar project requires more information on visual impacts before approval. A U.S. Forest Service research station in McArthur is under evaluation for closure as part of a national reorganization. Notre Dame College in Northeast Ohio, which closed due to financial issues, has sold its campus.

The Ohio Supreme Court is hearing a second case over pandemic-era unemployment benefits, with arguments centered on whether Gov. Mike DeWine had legal authority to withdraw Ohio from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program in 2021. Opposing attorneys argue over litigation waste versus the governor's compliance with federal law, following a 2021 lawsuit by Ohioans who claimed the state lost benefits by exiting the program early.